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A strong advocate of renewable energy sources, Schwarzenegger has worked with the French president in recent years to convince others to commit to reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

It was a busy day for the Terminator action man who flew out from Los Angeles earlier this week.

The former California state senator met the Mayor of Paris Anne Hidalgo, who was pictured embracing him in a congratulatory hug.

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In talks: Schwarzenegger (left) pictured speaking to the exiting French president